VWC Style Guide

VWC STYLE GUIDE

Rev. 02/24

Employer’s Application for Hearing Use “Employer’s Application for Hearing”, not “Dispute Form”. Esquire Use its abbreviated form, Esq. For example: Robert Jones, Esq. Never use both the courtesy title (Mr. or Ms.) with the professional designation Esq. For example, do not use: Mr. Robert Jones, Esq. F Flier, flyer Use the AP Style, which is “flyer” is used in all cases except the phrase “to take a flier ,” which means “to take a risk”. Form 16A, 17A and 61A No hyphens. Always use Form with the number. For example: “Form 16A” not “16A”. Full time, part time Hyphenate the adjective, not the noun. Examples: He works full time. She has a full-time job. Full-time employees work full time. Part-time employees work part time. G General Assembly The term “General Assembly” is always capitalized. The word “Assembly” is capitalized when it is a second reference to Virginia’s legislature. For example: The General Assembly convenes in January. The terms “Special Session” and “Session” are capitalized when they refer to a specific session of the General Assembly. For example: The 2020 Session of the General Assembly was a busy one. The General Assembly will meet in a Special Session on Friday. The word “legislature” is never capitalized when it refers to Virginia’s legislative body because it is not the official name. For example: During the Special Session, the legislature will act on retirement bills. H Headquarters Use VWC Headquarters, not VWC Central Office. Health Care Provider vs. Medical Care Provider Medical Care Provider is generally used and preferred. Health Care Provider is also acceptable and used when pertaining to health care.

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